Zoom Talk: Carla Gambescia hosts “Mangiare: Cultural History for Foodies”

Calling all fans of Italian culture and cuisine! The Hoboken Museum is pleased to host a Zoom talk by an expert in all things Italian, Carla Gambescia, on Sunday, April 11, at 4 pm, "Mangiare: Cultural History for Foodies."  Carla will host an interactive and entertaining “salon” exploring Italy’s culinary heritage from antiquity to the present … Continue reading Zoom Talk: Carla Gambescia hosts “Mangiare: Cultural History for Foodies”

Art Exhibit Opening: Gary Spector’s “Portraits of Essential Workers – Hoboken Hospital 2020”

The Museum's Upper Gallery will present a new exhibit of photographs by Hoboken photographer Gary Spector, whose solo show “Portraits of Essential Workers - Hoboken Hospital 2020” opens Sunday, May 2, with a reception from 2 – 5 pm. It will remain on view through June 13. The exhibit may be visited in person, as … Continue reading Art Exhibit Opening: Gary Spector’s “Portraits of Essential Workers – Hoboken Hospital 2020”

Earth Day Film showcase from Thomas Edison Film Festival

On April 22, the Hoboken Historical Museum and the Thomas Edison Film Festival pay tribute to Earth Day by presenting an on-demand streaming showcase of selected short films, including a conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker Otto Bell. Bell's film is a 35-minute documentary, "The Toxic Pigs of Fukushima" (pictured above). Other films include "Beneath" – … Continue reading Earth Day Film showcase from Thomas Edison Film Festival

“Docs Pushing Boundaries” online series from Thomas Edison Film Festival

On April 30, the Hoboken Historical Museum and the Thomas Edison Film Festival will present another on-demand streaming showcase of selected short films, this time on the theme of "Pushing Boundaries." The six short, innovative documentaries selected for the showcase both push boundaries and traditional approaches to nonfiction filmmaking. The program will kick off on … Continue reading “Docs Pushing Boundaries” online series from Thomas Edison Film Festival

“Let’s Play Together,” a weekly, inclusive creativity program for kids ages 3 – 11

Every Monday at 3 pm, artist and gallery owner Issa Sow will lead “Let’s Play Together,” a weekly creativity workshop for kids ages 3 - 11. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Held outside in the walkway by the Museum entrance, the program is designed to be inclusive of children around … Continue reading “Let’s Play Together,” a weekly, inclusive creativity program for kids ages 3 – 11

“Meet the Filmmakers with Ramey Newell,” new online series from Thomas Edison Film Festival

On Friday, May 14, the Hoboken Historical Museum and the Thomas Edison Film Festival will present another on-demand streaming showcase of selected short films from Ramey Newell, in the "Meet the Filmmakers" series. The six short, innovative documentaries selected for the showcase both push boundaries and traditional approaches to nonfiction filmmaking. The program will kick … Continue reading “Meet the Filmmakers with Ramey Newell,” new online series from Thomas Edison Film Festival

“Hoboken Talks”: NJ Poets Joel Lewis and Danny Shot in conversation

The Hoboken Museum is now offering a weekly live-streamed program, "Hoboken Talks" on Thursdays at 7 pm. Viewers are encouraged to participate through the chat feature on YouTube or Facebook.  On June 10, "Hoboken Talks" welcomes two accomplished New Jersey poets, Joel Lewis and Danny Shot, in conversation about interpreting the Garden State in poems.  … Continue reading “Hoboken Talks”: NJ Poets Joel Lewis and Danny Shot in conversation